Wind down with some live jazz while you sketch at this super relaxed life drawing session.

Life Drawing with Live Improv Jazz at Halle St.Michaels Ancoats

Create & connect at our relaxed arty socials! We celebrate the human form in all its glory, whether you’re an experienced artist or trying it for the first time. It’s a laid-back, creative break for your mind and soul.

Jamettone are a improvational Jazz collective, curated by and featuring EXP.Ben. They travel over the pennines from West Yorkshire even bringing their own Vegan cakes for the break. Angels.

You tube: You can listen to them here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ucZdy37KI)

Insta: @jamettone (https://www.instagram.com/jamettone/)

Can't Draw?

You may think you can't draw, but there are no rules! Whether it’s a stick figure, abstract, or a perfectly proportioned sketch, anything goes.

What's Included?

Art Materials: Drawing boards, pencils, charcoal, and paper are provided, but feel free to bring your preferred materials.

Professional Nude Model: Your model will pose in timed jams ranging from 6 to 12 minutes.

Guidance & Freestyle Time: You’ll receive creative drawing prompts during the session. you’ll have time to explore your own artistic flair.

Live Jazz: from Jazz Improv Collective Jamettone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ucZdy37KI)

Interlude Snackage: nibbles vary, usually includes cheeses and fresh bread.

Refreshments

This is a BYO venue, feel free to bring anything you like.

Schedule

6.45–7pm: Arrive, grab equipment, and find a seat

7pm: Start with 4 warm-up poses with prompts, followed by freestyle 2–8-minute poses

8pm: 15-minute break

8.15pm: 10–15-minute poses

9pm: The end! Leave all relaxed

Accessibility

Groundfloor, one step with ramp available.

Refund Policy

No refunds are available if the event goes ahead as scheduled. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. For date transfers, please provide at least 72 hours' notice.

Photos

I may take photos during the event for social media. If you'd prefer not to be featured, please email us in advance.

Who is HOP?

Our life drawing founder and host, Lisa Payne, is a colourful art print and greeting card designer who creates for joy. Her feel-good brand, House of Payne (HOP), is stocked in Oliver Bonas, The Whitworth Gallery, and more.

Before launching HOP and hosting life drawing sessions, Lisa spent over a decade as an in-house print designer, creating patterns for bedding, wallpaper, and more. Now, she shares her passion for creativity, colour, and self-expression, hoping others find joy, mindfulness, and calm through art.

Life Drawing with HOP

Insta: @lifedrawingwithhop (https://www.instagram.com/lifedrawingwithhop)

Email: lisa@lifedrawingwithhop.com

HOP

Insta: @houseofpaynemcr (https://www.instagram.com/houseofpaynemcr)

Email: lisa@houseofpaynemcr.com

Website: www.houseofpaynemcr.com (http://www.houseofpaynemcr.com)

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